Step into a Leadership Role with a Nationally Respected Family Law Practice

Join a leading national law firm with a strong reputation in Family Law. This exceptional opportunity is ideal for a Senior Associate or Special Counsel to manage complex, high-value family law matters, supported by strong legal teams and clear career progression pathways.

The Opportunity

As a Senior Associate or Special Counsel, you’ll oversee a diverse range of intricate family law matters, including:

• Dispute Resolution – Guiding clients through mediation, arbitration, and collaborative law to achieve tailored solutions.
• Divorce & Separation – Advising on legal complexities, limitation periods, and de facto relationship determinations.
• Property & Financial Settlements – Managing high-net-worth property disputes, business and trust structures, third-party interests, and superannuation arrangements.
• Family Violence – Representing clients in domestic violence cases and intervention order proceedings.
• Children & Parenting – Resolving parenting arrangements in the best interests of the child, including for grandparents and other family members.
• International Family Law – Handling cross-border family law issues relating to marriage, divorce, child custody, and financial settlements.

What You’ll Love About This Role

• Dedicated Support Staff – Each lawyer is paired with an administrative support team member, enabling you to focus on strategic legal work.
• Accreditation Assistance – The firm offers support and financial assistance for those working towards Specialist Accreditation in Family Law.
• Flexibility & Balance – Hybrid working model (up to 40% remote work) and a 9.5-day fortnight.
• Sophisticated Clientele – Work with high-net-worth clients on complex, rewarding cases.
• Competitive Remuneration – Attractive salary and performance-based bonus scheme.
• Health & Well-being Perks – Benefit from a yearly well-being allowance, a health & well-being day, and in-office perks like daily breakfast, fresh fruit, and fitness support.
• Parental Leave Benefits – Up to 18 weeks of paid parental leave plus salary continuance insurance.

About You

• 6+ years of post-admission experience in Family Law
• Strong technical ability and strategic mindset
• Excellent client management and negotiation skills
• Passion for mentoring and supporting junior lawyers
• A collaborative and pragmatic approach
• Accreditation in Family Law is highly regarded, but if you’re working towards it, this firm will invest in your success.

Take the Next Step

This is a career-defining opportunity in one of Australia’s most respected mid-tier law firms. If you’re looking for a supportive, high-calibre team, complex and rewarding matters, and a genuine pathway for career progression, this is the role for you.